Problem Gambling Network of Ohio & Ohio for Responsible Gambling invite you to attend the 20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference. Celebrating two decades of problem gambling support services in Ohio, this year’s theme reflects on our history of problem gambling support services while looking to the future as we prepare for the impact of legal sports betting and beyond. The conference will feature a two-day virtual pre-conference on February 7 & 9 and a two-day in-person conference on February 23 & 24 at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.
CEUs for the conference and pre-conference are pending and will provide a total of 20 CEUs through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and International Gambling Counselor Certification Board.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
There are a variety of ways to engage in this year's conference, with options to attend just the pre-conference and the choice to attend one or both main conference days. Pre-conference admission is included for all who register for the main conference.
Don't wait! Those that choose to attend both days of the conference can register at a discounted rate of $150 until December 30, after which two-day admission will increase to $175.
| Pre-Conference | Main Conference | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | February 7 & 9 | February 23 & 24 | |
| Format | Virtual via Zoom | In-Person in Lewis Center, Ohio | |
| Two-Day Admission | Single-Day Admission | ||
| Cost | $50 | $150 until 12/30; $175 after | $125 |
| CEUs | 8.5 CEUs | 11.5 CEUs | Day 1: 6.25 CEUs; Day 2: 5.25 CEUs |
Through lecture-style presentations, the pre-conference will focus on bridging the gaps in Ohio's service system. The first day of the main conference will allow attendees to apply learned skills in a collaborative environment through workshops led by experts in the field. In preparation for the launch of legal sports betting, the second day of the conference will be formatted as a summit where attendees will engage with panelists from across the field to prepare for sports betting’s impact on Ohioans.
